Avianca Cargo saw its flower volumes transported to the US for the upcoming Valentine's Day increase this year, thanks to increased capacity and a workforce expansion. The Colombian airline said that its Valentine's Day flower volumes were up 6% year on year to more than 19,000 tons – its highest in five years.
The carrier operated a total of almost 320 cargo flights during the 22-day season, moving flowers from Ecuador and Colombia to its US stations in Miami and Los Angeles. The airline said that to meet the surge in demand, it had increased its workforce by more than 30%. Meanwhile, the carrier doubled its cargo capacity from Colombia and tripled its capacity from Ecuador.
"For the 2026 Valentine's Day season, we strengthened our operation to deliver the capacity, reliability, and consistency our customers depend on during the industry's most critical peak," said Diogo Elias, chief executive of Avianca Cargo.
"By doubling our cargo capacity and operating a joint freighter fleet across the Americas, and reinforcing key lanes to the US, reaching the market efficiently and at the highest quality standards. This performance reflects the dedication of our teams and the strength of our partnerships across the floriculture supply chain."
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